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Smithville aldermen adopt ordinance authorizing accessory dwelling units
Summary
On second reading the board approved an amendment to chapter 400 of the zoning code to authorize accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The ordinance passed unanimously in a 6-0 vote.
The Smithville Board of Aldermen approved on second reading an ordinance amending sections of chapter 400 of the zoning code to authorize accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
Alderman Atkins moved the measure and it was seconded; the clerk called the roll and the ordinance passed 6–0. The bill is listed in the agenda as Bill No. 3069-25.
The ordinance amends chapter 400 of the city zoning code to add authorization for ADUs; no amendments or conditions to the ordinance were recorded during the meeting’s discussion.
Why it matters: Allowing ADUs changes the zoning code to permit additional residential units on established lots, which can affect housing availability and neighborhood character. Details on implementation standards and permit processes were not discussed at length during the meeting.
